Pantao Ragat to become durian producer in Northern Mindanao 05/03/2011

Pantao Ragat to become durian producer in Northern Mindanao

05/03/2011
Ten years from now, Pantao Ragat, one of the towns of Lanao del Norte province will become the “durian producer” in Northern Mindanao.

This is the forecast of Rep. Aliah Dimaporo, 2nd District, Lanao del Norte, as she is working hard for her environmental advocacy and even getting the support of the National Power Corp. (NPC) Watershed Management Division in providing durian seedlings to be planted near the river’s path as part of its reforestation and agro-forestry program.

According to Dimaporo, the program will benefit not only for the local farmers with additional income but also to prevent soil erosion which will benefit for its residents.

The lady legislator said Pantao Ragat can already compete with Davao City for the title as Durian Capital of the Philippines within 10 years at the start of the Agro-forestry Program if the people of this progressive community continue to plant and cultivate their durian trees..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20110503nat3.html